Abstract

This paper aims at research on vocabulary teaching strategies for English underachievers and helping them learn English vocabulary in an efficient way. According to the recent researches on vocabulary teaching strategies, the author have found that teaching vocabulary is of essence, which has a positive influence on students’ reading comprehension and writing skills. Therefore, lots of researches are done to find the most efficient ways to improve English underachievers’ vocabulary, such as learning in context, phonics, mind mapping and so on. Based on these researches, the author will aim at finding the most suitable way for those underachievers to learn vocabulary. 

Key words：English underachievers, vocabulary teaching, improve, efficient

Contents

Abstract

摘  要

1.Introduction-1

1.1 Background-1

1.2 Content of the research-2

2.Literature Review-2

2.1 Vocabulary knowledge-3

2.1.1 Pronunciation and Spelling-3

2.1.2 Grammar-3

2.1.3 Word Formation-3

2.2 Vocabulary teaching strategies-3

2.2.1 Teaching vocabulary in context-3

2.2.2 Semantic Mapping Technique-4

2.2.3 Teaching vocabulary through stories-4

2.2.4 Phonics-4

2.3 The definition of English underachievers-5

3.Method-5

3.1 Participants-5

3.2 Procedures-6

4.Results-7

4.1 Data Analysis-7

4.2 Mistake Analysis-9

5.Conclusion-10

6. Discussion-10

7.References-11

8.Appendix-11

8.1 Words of Unit 4-11

8.2 Words of Unit 5-12

8.3 Words of Unit 6-12